Unsolved crimes: Lake Country

Crime Stoppers -
Apr 26, 2014 / 5:00 am | Story:
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You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers hope you can help solve by calling our anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.

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CRIME: BREAK AND ENTER

DATE: April 23, 2014

RCMP FILE: 2014-20062

The resident of a home located on the 9000 block of Chase Road in Lake Country called RCMP when he returned home to find that the home had been broken into. Sometime between 11:30 and 2:30 PM on April 23rd a thief entered the home by breaking a lower rear bathroom window and crawling inside. Once inside the culprit rummaged through dresser drawers and closets in the bedrooms and living room. It is not known at this time what was taken, however many electronics were left behind.

If you know anything about this crime, or any other crime, call the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS or visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net. Your information will be kept confidential and could lead to a reward of up to $2000.00.

CRIME: COMMERCIAL BREAK AND ENTER

DATE: April 24, 2014

RCMP FILE: 2014-20162

A newspaper carrier making early morning deliveries on April 24th noticed a smashed door at the Cash Store on the 10,000 block of Highway 97 and contacted Lake Country RCMP. Upon police attendance it was noted that a secondary door had also been smashed open. The suspects were able to enter the business, break into an ATM machine and leave with an undisclosed amount of cash.

You can help catch these suspects and qualify for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tips line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit our website at www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637), keyword Ktown.

Okanagan Crime Stoppers is a non profit community based crime solving program working in conjunction with the police, the media and the public to help make your community a safer place in which to live.

Crime Stoppers empowers regular people to fight back against crime. Anyone can submit an anonymous tip by using our tips line, and if that tip leads to an arrest the individual will receive a reward for their efforts.

Crime Stoppers operates in over 20 countries worldwide and since the very first program started in 1976, we have become the number one community based crime solving organization in the world.

Volunteers also play an integral role in Crime Stoppers: in committees, helping with projects, attending events, helping sell items or tickets, working on special events and providing person power or expertise.